La Petite Academy
1450 Higbee Mill Road, Lexington, KY
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Fayette Cooperating Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Lexington, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-8 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Adult/child ratio of 1:4 in the Preschool classes |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | $30 per 3-hour volunteer shift at Camp Co-op; $50 per 5-hour volunteer shift at LEAP Camp |
| More | Founded 1951 |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Fayette Cooperating Nursery School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Fayette County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 29, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 visits
For comparison: 92% of Kentucky daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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FAQ
Yes. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 29, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
No. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Kentucky daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 223-1713 to ask.
(859) 223-1713.
3564 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY 40503. The nearest other daycare we list is La Oetite Academy, 0.2 miles away.